Joss Whedon: 'I want to direct an adaptation of Hamlet'

Joss Whedon has revealed that he wants to direct an adaptation of Hamlet.

The writer-director has wanted to bring a version of Shakespeare's most famous tragedy to the screen for years, but told Digital Spy that he has struggled in part because he feels "too close" to the role.

"[Casting] is one of the problems," Whedon admitted. "I think about it for so long that by the time I get around to doing it, the guy I want for Hamlet is playing Lear. So I don't have anyone in mind.